May 23, 2024 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

5 big solar trends from CLEANPOWER: Utility-scale solar gets a boost

The annual CLEANPOWER conference and exposition brings together a large cross-section of the large-scale renewable energy industry, including solar, wind and green hydrogen. Hosted by the American Clean Power Association (ACP) on May 6-9 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minnesota, the event draws more than 8,300 attendees from all points of the globe. I …

5 big solar trends from CLEANPOWER: Utility-scale solar gets a boost Read More »

California is now a batteries-included rooftop solar market

Installation / By Staff

About 60% of customers have included battery energy storage with their rooftop solar installation, up from roughly 10% prior. However, a “sustained downturn” is expected for the market. May 23, 2024 California transitioned its rooftop solar policy on April 15, 2023, eliminated net energy metering (NEM) and moving toward a net billing tariff (NBT) structure. …

California is now a batteries-included rooftop solar market Read More »

Solar to save Groton Public Schools in Connecticut $40,000 in energy costs

Projects / By Staff

Groton Middle School is one of two buildings in the Groton Public School district in Connecticut to receive a solar installation. The Groton Board of Education in Connecticut expects to save $40,000 per year on energy costs after installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on two schools in the town. The system at Groton Middle School …

Solar to save Groton Public Schools in Connecticut $40,000 in energy costs Read More »

SunPower now offers Tesla Powerwall 3 to residential solar customers

Policy / By Staff

SunPower Financial reported it has expanded its suite of solar financing options to include loan and lease financing through Mosaic for Tesla battery installations. May 23, 2024 SunPower announced it will now be offering Tesla Powerwall 3 as part of its portfolio of residential solar and storage products. “Homeowners are increasingly turning to battery storage to …

SunPower now offers Tesla Powerwall 3 to residential solar customers Read More »

Bechtel completes 218 MW Cutlass Solar 2 project in Texas

Projects / By Staff

The Bechtel-built Cutlass Solar 2 project in Fort Bend, Texas, is complete and generating electricity at full capacity for the first time. The 218 MW solar facility delivered for Sabanci Climate Technologies comprises almost half a million solar panels spanning 1,100 acres. The project is now sending enough clean renewable energy to the grid to …

Bechtel completes 218 MW Cutlass Solar 2 project in Texas Read More »

Mach releases new autonomous mower for the solar industry

Industry / By Staff

With an increased emphasis from the federal government on solar energy, the cost of mowing and property upkeep will be an increasing need across the solar industry. In response to this growth, Mach, a manufacturer of autonomous technologies, announced the launch of advanced technologies tailored for solar field mowing applications. By leveraging Mach’s proven foundation …

Mach releases new autonomous mower for the solar industry Read More »

Classical radio station orchestrates construction of 89-kW solar project

Industry / By Staff

KMFA Classical 89.5, a classical radio station from Austin, Texas, invested in an 89.64-kWDC rooftop solar project. In addition to solar panels, KMFA’s parking lot will soon host four electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, all equipped with universal chargers, for employees and guests to use. Credit: KMFA Classical 89.5 KMFA has partnered with locally owned …

Classical radio station orchestrates construction of 89-kW solar project Read More »

Colorado modernizes community solar program

Policy / By Staff

Governor Polis signed into law bipartisan legislation that launches a new dispatchable distributed generation program and leverages Solar for All funding to upgrade its grid, lower energy bills for all and promote energy equity. May 23, 2024 With his signature on SB24-207, Governor Polis signed into law legislation intended to modernize the state’s community solar …

Colorado modernizes community solar program Read More »

Meta inks deal with Pine Gate for new 204-MW solar project

Industry / By Staff

Pine Gate Renewables and Meta announced the execution of an agreement for the renewable attributes from a Pine Gate solar project located in Temple, Texas. The 204-MW Limewood Bell Solar Project in Bell County is expected to be operational in 2026 and is located just seven miles away from Meta’s Temple Data Center. The project …

Meta inks deal with Pine Gate for new 204-MW solar project Read More »

New solar equipment recycling center opens in Texas

Industry / By Staff

SolarPanelRecycling.com today opens its new recycling center in Breckenridge, Texas. The site can fully recover and reuse solar equipment, including panels, inverters, cabling and batteries. The center, owned and operated by SolarPanelRecycling.com (SPR), can recycle 300 MW of solar panels annually, the company says. The Texas recycling center will serve as a central hub for …

New solar equipment recycling center opens in Texas Read More »

Day: May 23, 2024